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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.04, 14,412.46 and 7,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.04, 14,412.46 and 7,141.26 is: 10,701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.04 : 14,412.46 = 7,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.04/14,412.46 = 7,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.04x = 14,412.46 × 7,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.04x = 102,923,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923,124.10/9,618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.05

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